Farm to School and School Garden Expenses Memo Information Memo Number FIN-15-050 Memo Date 11/19/2014 Memo Type Regulatory Unit Fiscal & Administrative Services Regulatory Authority §SP06-2015, SP32-2009 Response Required NO Attention Co-op Directors; Elementary Principals; Middle School Principals; High School Principals; Superintendents; Child Nutrition Directors Primary Contact Information Name Vicki Hill, Stephanie Alsbrook Phone Number 501-324-9502 Email Vicki.hill@arkansas.gov, Stephanie.alsbrook@arkansas.gov Memo Text The Arkansas Department of Education, Child Nutrition Unit (CNU) encourages schools to participate in Farm to School and School Garden projects. Many positive outcomes are associated with these initiatives, and schools have an opportunity to market their Child Nutrition Programs through Farm to School and School Garden activities. The attached Questions & Answers (QAs) provide guidance on expenses related to farm to school and school gardens. Additional information about school garden expenses can be found in SP 32-2009, School Garden Q&As. Attachments 1391_SP_06-2015.pdf
Memo Number FIN-15-050 Memo Date 11/19/2014 Memo Type Regulatory Unit Fiscal & Administrative Services Regulatory Authority §SP06-2015, SP32-2009 Response Required NO Attention Co-op Directors; Elementary Principals; Middle School Principals; High School Principals; Superintendents; Child Nutrition Directors
Name Vicki Hill, Stephanie Alsbrook Phone Number 501-324-9502 Email Vicki.hill@arkansas.gov, Stephanie.alsbrook@arkansas.gov
The Arkansas Department of Education, Child Nutrition Unit (CNU) encourages schools to participate in Farm to School and School Garden projects. Many positive outcomes are associated with these initiatives, and schools have an opportunity to market their Child Nutrition Programs through Farm to School and School Garden activities. The attached Questions & Answers (QAs) provide guidance on expenses related to farm to school and school gardens. Additional information about school garden expenses can be found in SP 32-2009, School Garden Q&As.